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Barbecue Skewers

Delicious Barbecue Skewers: 3 Easy Ways to Wow Your Guests

Enjoy these Easy Barbecue Skewers featuring chicken, lamb, and shrimp for a delicious backyard gathering.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Soaking Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 6 skewers
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Barbecue, Ethiopian, Hawaiian
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Shrimp Skewers
  • 30-40 cubes Pineapple substitute with mango or peaches
  • 40 jumbo Shrimp use medium shrimp if jumbo is unavailable
  • 2 tbsp Mike’s Hot Honey regular honey can be used as a milder alternative
  • 2 tsp Old Bay Seasoning use Cajun seasoning for a different spice profile
  • 1 tsp Chili Pepper adjust quantity based on heat preference
  • 2 Limes replace with lemon for a different citrus flavor
Lamb Skewers
  • 2 lbs Lamb Stew Meat cubed for uniform cooking
  • 2 Yellow Zucchini or substitute with other vegetables like bell peppers
  • 2 Green Zucchini or substitute with other vegetables like bell peppers
  • 4 tbsp Olive Oil any neutral oil can also be used
  • 4 tsp Berbere Spice substitute with cumin, paprika, and a pinch of cinnamon
  • Salt and Pepper adjust to personal taste
Chicken Skewers
  • 4 Chicken Breasts sliced for even cooking
  • 1 Red Onion pearl onions may work as a milder alternative
  • 16 oz Mushrooms any preferred variety can be used
  • ½ cup Barbecue Sauce use homemade or a favorite store-bought brand

Equipment

  • Grill
  • Wooden Skewers
  • Mixing bowl
  • Meat thermometer

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Soak wooden skewers in water for at least 30 minutes before grilling.
  2. Dice pineapple into 30-40 bite-size cubes, and mix shrimp with honey, spices, and lime juice.
  3. Skewer shrimp and pineapple alternately to create skewers.
  4. Cut lamb and zucchini into bite-sized pieces, coat with oil and spices, then skewer.
  5. Slice chicken, red onion, and mushrooms, combine with barbecue sauce, then skewer.
  6. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
  7. Grill skewers for 15-20 minutes, turning occasionally until cooked through.
  8. Let skewers rest before serving, adding fresh lime juice to shrimp for extra zing.

Nutrition

Serving: 1skewerCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 18gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 10mg

Notes

These skewers are versatile and can be adapted to suit your personal taste with different proteins and vegetables.

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